A game that's best compared to Newcastle United - A very promising lineup but, in the end, only a mediocre performance.
The interface is lovely - easy to use, clear to read and loading times are not at all a worry. A few seconds at most. Navigating the game is a breeze and Gusto games have made this so very playable, even without a mouse.
The ingame engine is a 2D one, or text commentary - the 2D engine works although is a bit funny at times, but sadly the commentary is poor. Its random - skipping from goal kicks to corners (could happen i guess) or from a shot by one team to a goal to the other. Its a real shame as it hampers the gameplay considerably.
Another problem is the difficulty. OK so managing is not meant to be easy, but at times this just feels out of control. Managing Chelsea I signed Henry - we won agaisnt Man Utd 4-0, only to lose the next match to WBA (a mediocre team, according to scouts) by 3-0. IT's very random, frustrating and chaning tactics in the game makes very little difference to the outcome of a match that is half way through.
Still, if you bare with it, cope with some gameplay flaws (horrible music - Just don't go there!) and obviously unrealistic features then its an enjoyable experience. But for people who can wait, Football Manager is released next March for PSP, and hopefully that will make this game redudant - or managing Everton anyway!! (only joking!)
A great effort, let down by some frustracting flaws and difficulty. Worth a rent!